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18 Mar 2026 Article First Nations justice, Towards Truth, Commentary

How colonial authorities shaped the Frontier Wars

New research from Towards Truth details how Governor's policies provided the platform for frontier violence to take hold.

18 Mar 2026 Publication Access to justice, Disability discrimination, Discrimination

Costs in federal discrimination claims

We explain changes to how legal costs can be awarded in unlawful discrimination claims in the federal courts, which reduce financial risk for people making claims.

17 Mar 2026 Article JEC updates, Commentary

Social Justice Dinner 2026 photo gallery

We're thrilled to share a gallery of photos from our 2026 Social Justice Dinner.

16 Mar 2026 Article Raise the Age, Media Coverage

NIT: Youth justice system in crisis as Senate inquiry hears calls for national reform

Legal advice we provided to the Commonwealth about intervening in state youth justice legislation has been ignored.

16 Mar 2026 Publication Energy, Energy and water justice

Submission in response to the NSW DCCEEW’s independent review of the NSW Electrical and Gas Safety Regulatory Framework consultation paper

The electrical and gas safety regulatory framework needs to keep pace with the energy system transition to ensure it is fit for purpose and supports the efficient outcomes which best serve and protect the NSW community.

13 Mar 2026 Article Civil rights, Discriminatory policing, First Nations justice

The Guardian: Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted?

We raised concerns about a NSW police drone trial lacking transparency.

13 Mar 2026 Publication Civil rights

Submission to the Review of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

We called for changes to the NSW Working with Children Check Scheme to better support First Nations people who want to become carers.

13 Mar 2026 Publication Civil rights, Policing and detention, Raise the Age

Submission to NSW Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into Youth Justice

Our submission argues criminalising young children is a failure, which does not address causes of offending and does not make the community safer.

11 Mar 2026 Publication Civil rights, Policing and detention, Raise the Age

Joint submission to NSW Legislative Council Select Committee Inquiry into Youth Justice

We supported Kim and Lincoln, who have childhood experience of the criminal justice system, to share their stories and recommendations with NSW Parliament.

10 Mar 2026 Article Civil rights, Discrimination, Media Coverage

Fuse: LGBTIQ+ groups urge greater protection from hate speech

We urged the Commonwealth Government to take a consistent approach to hate speech protections.